There are 6 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay area by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
best- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
2h 59m$172–618Drive 231.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay areacar 231.8 mi
4h 13m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
5h 1m$103–192Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Miami
6h 22m$97–173Train to Miami International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
3h 28m$804–1,171Bus via Marion Transit Center (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0740s
9h 4m$53–92
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay area is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay area is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay area. However, there are services departing from Broward Boulevard/Southeast 1st Avenue and arriving at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr via Fort Lauderdale Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Lauderdale station to Tampa Bay area. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay area is 222 miles. The road distance is 233.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay area without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay area, including transfers.
Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay area bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Fort Lauderdale Airport station.
Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay area train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay area is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 5h 1m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Tampa Bay area, FL, USA?
Breeze Airways, JetBlue Airways, and Southwest Airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- RedCoach
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay area bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr station.
Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay area train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay area is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay area.
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